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LT53 JWX

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,598 mi
Last recorded74,598 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 JWX
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 74,598 miles

Nearside Front slight play in track rod end

Offside Front slight play in track rod end

Rear rear brakes corroded on face

Rear rear number plate water damage

Pass 8 Jul 2019 74,097 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

back centre seat missing

front sub bushes deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2018 68,335 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

nearside front inner rack end slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,573 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 65,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 62,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 62,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 57,597 miles

slight play near side inner steering rack end

slight play off side inner steering rack end

Fail 7 Jul 2015 57,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play near side inner steering rack end

slight play off side inner steering rack end

Pass 15 Aug 2014 57,533 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2013 57,089 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 57,089 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 57,034 miles

slight play in n/s rack end

slight play in o/s rack end

Fail 10 Aug 2011 57,034 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in n/s rack end

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 6 Aug 2010 54,112 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 54,112 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 50,721 miles

Accident damage to N/S of vehicle.

Rear No.plate slightly discoloured.

Some play in both sides steering rack arm joints.

Fail 6 Aug 2009 50,721 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Accident damage to N/S of vehicle.

Rear No.plate slightly discoloured.

Rear wiper split.

Some play in both sides steering rack arm joints.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,109 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 44,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight wear in o/s & n/s steering rack ends

Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,030 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 26,971 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?

Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
7,518
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,269
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,240
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,803
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,497
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LT53 JWX is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 70,794 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Espace fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 9,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT53 JWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LT53 JWX is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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